West Liberty, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Morgan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,280
Population
669/sq mi density
$57,411
Median Income
$16,052 per capita
$202,100
Home Value
$133,780 Zillow
$622
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
226 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,411 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$202,100 home value, $622/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9180°N, 83.2674°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0443 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
West Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.1").